Kelsie Horn
Montgomery
Summary
Compassionate speech-language pathologist with a solid clinical foundation and a commitment to high-quality patient care. Demonstrates enthusiasm for continuous learning and skill enhancement. Passionate about helping patients improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive abilities. Excel in patient-focused therapy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist-PRN
HCA Healthcare-NW
02.2024 - Current
- Provide rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with communication, cognitive and/or swallowing disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
- Evaluating communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments, standardized tools, and clinical observation.
- Manage tracheostomy and ventilated patients, including speaking valve trials, ventilator communication strategies, and swallow readiness evaluation.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds with ICU, trauma, neurology, surgery, and respiratory therapy teams to coordinate care plans.
- Communicate effectively with patients/family to obtain case history, relay treatment progress and discuss specific concerns.
Speech Language Pathologist
The Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2022 - Current
- Screened and evaluated patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders to determine appropriate interventions.
- Develop an appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical evidenced based practice standards.
- Designed treatment plans with patients and caregivers to achieve maximum functional levels in oral motor/swallowing, speech/language, and cognitive domains.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments and made modifications during treatment sessions.
- Collaborate with physicians and team members to coordinate instrumental swallowing evaluations (e.g., MBSS, FEES).
- Educated and trained caregivers and staff on treatment approaches to enhance patient care and support progress.
- Addressed family inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
- Review patient records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions & contraindications.
Speech Language Pathologist-Contract Therapist
Cole Pediatric Therapy
Woodlands
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Administered standardized assessments and interpreted results, creating targeted plans of care to address individual patient needs.
- Developed and designed collaborative, research-based therapy plans that effectively engaged patients in their treatment process.
- Communicated effectively with the patient/family to obtain case history, relay treatment progress and discuss specific concerns.
- Executed pure tone hearing screenings, identifying patients' hearing acuity to inform further treatment decisions.
Speech Language Pathologist-Clinical Fellow
Spring Independent School District
Houston
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Performed assessments using culturally-relevant, ethical evidence-based evaluation practices using standardized, criterion-referenced and dynamic measures.
- Developed, modified, and implemented Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to address specific needs of students.
- Led Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee for speech-impaired students, ensuring compliance with regulations and preparing necessary documentation.
- Led the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee for speech impaired students and prepared all required documentation.
- Processed billing for services, maintaining accurate records to facilitate timely reimbursement.
Speech Language Pathologist-Intern
Post-Acute Medical Rehabilitation Hospital
Humble
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Evaluated patients for speech, swallowing, and cognitive difficulties to establish a plan of care and determine treatment goals.
- Collaborated on a multidisciplinary team with other rehab professionals (i.e. Occupational therapist, Physical therapist, Nurses, Doctors, Case management).
- Educated patients and family regarding diagnosis and plan of care.
- Observed and interpreted modified barium swallow study (MBSS).
- Implemented a full range of AAC devices (low tech-high tech) to help individuals communicate.
- Provided high-quality speech therapy services supported by evidence based practices.
Education
Masters of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas05-2021
Bachelors of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, Texas05-2019
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Treatment plan development
- Evidence-based practice
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence
- Texas Speech Language Pathology License
- Certified Therapeutic NMES- Ampcare's Effective swallowing protocol
- MBS-ImP Student Access Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certified
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist-PRN
HCA Healthcare-NW
02.2024 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist-Contract Therapist
Cole Pediatric Therapy
02.2023 - 08.2023
Speech Language Pathologist
The Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2022 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist-Clinical Fellow
Spring Independent School District
08.2021 - 07.2022
Speech Language Pathologist-Intern
Post-Acute Medical Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
Masters of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Lamar University
Bachelors of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Stephen F. Austin State University